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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutritional supplement.

Chemical Formula: C₆₃H₈₈CoN₁₄O₁₄P

Other names: Beta-cyano-(5',6'-dimethylbenzimidazolyl)-cobamide

Layman's explanation: Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) has many uses as a nutritional supplement in both humans and livestock. It is used in humans to treat pernicious anemia, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and to help maintain the body s metabolism. In its long-effect form (hydroxocobalamin), vitamin B12 is used to treat anemia, growth impediment, improvement in the function of the heart, liver, kidneys and nerves, and general strengthening of the body. In livestock, it is used to improve feed production.

Keywords: Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, nutritional supplement, antianemic

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